When it comes to baby led weaning, serving breakfast is often the easiest and most simple meal to get started with. A piece of lightly toasted bread topped with avocado or a little fresh fruit make a wonderful breakfast. However it doesn’t take long before you’re little one is eating the same thing day after day and soon becomes bored. But coming up with new and exciting breakky ideas each and every single day isn’t easy (especially when you’re busy) so I thought I’d share a few of our winning breakfast ideas to inspire you…
With the weather heating up Miss G.’s favourite of late is fresh fruit (usually mango, strawberries or blueberries), a little yoghurt and a sprinkle of muesli. Its super simple for me to prepare and she absolutely loves it. If your just starting baby led weaning make sure to chop your fruit into large chip shaped pieces (pieces of banana, apple and mango are wonderful), so to ensure your little one can easily grab and nibble away on them. Also the muesli may be a little bit of a challenge for the beginners so please feel free to add this down the track when they’re eating style develops a little more.
A much loved favourite and wonderful for baby led weaning beginners is this lightly toasted bread topped with creamy ricotta, sliced fruit and a sprinkle of cinnamon. At the moment I make this toast with strawberries but Grace also adores slices of apple or raspberries. This breakfast really is wonderful for beginners because the toast is super easy for the little ones to pick up and nibble on.
Another ‘must try’ breakfast for baby led weaning beginners are pancakes. These little babies are so simple for little ones to eat, are jam packed with fruit, are a less messy breakfast option and are also so easy to make. During our blw journey I have conjured up pumpkin choc pancakes, caramelised banana dutch pancake, coconut peach pancakes, carrot apple & sultana pancakes, wholesome ricotta hotcakes, strawberry and orange buttermilk pikelets, pear & cinnamon pikelets and raspberry pikelets.
Pancakes and pikelets also freeze wonderfully. On weekends I’ll often cook up a big batch of the fluffy darlings, allow to cool, wrap individually and stash in the deep freeze for up to three months. They defrost very quickly (especially during summer) and if they need a help along I either pop them in the microwave or toaster.
When time is on my side I love to get into the kitchen and do a little breakfast baking. I usually either whip up a wholesome fruit laced loaf or a batch of oat loaded breakfast cookies. For me, this option is wonderful, it means breakfast is pretty much done for the week, I need only add a little sliced fruit to serve alongside the breakfast loaf and cookies and Miss G. is always satisfied.
My favourite breakfast loaf has to be this wholesome apple & cinnamon breakfast bread. Its so simple to prepare, chock full of nutritious apple and fills the house with most gorgeous aromas of apple and cinnamon as it bakes.
And these wholesome apple & cinnamon breakfast cookies take no time to prepare and cook and are chock full of banana, sultanas and oats. Grace loves to help in the kitchen when we bake these and they make a wonderful addition to her lunch box too!
Another baking breakfast option I have to mention are scones. Not only are they easy for your little one to eat but they’re a less messy breakfast option which is great for when you are out and about.
My favourite scone recipes are mango coconut scones, raspberry almond scones, carrot cake scones, pumpkin scones and blueberry scones.
Once your little one is able to drink through a straw a breakfast smoothie is a great way to break up the monotony of breakfast. Into a blender I tumble in a handful of strawberries, a dollop of yoghurt, a sprinkle of cinnamon and of course milk and blitz until smooth. The trick with smoothies is to ensure they’re not too thick, that way they can be easily slurped up. And to ensure Miss G. is getting enough I always serve a smoothie alongside either a piece of toast or breakfast cookie.
I hope these breakfast ideas have given you a little baby led weaning breakfast inspiration. And please feel free to share your ideas in the comments section. X
Some great ideas! My 18mo is loving the summer fruit and is just getting into muesli and yoghurt. She calls it moooooosli 🙂
Oh so cute!!!! X
Thank you so much, these breakfast ideas are just wonderful! I think my little girl will love these, breakfast can be a struggle unless banana pancakes are on offer! Looking forward to trying them all xx
My pleasure. Enjoy! X
Lovely breakfast ideas. I have already tried a few of your recipes and will be definitely be trying some more this week.
Some great ideas here for my little one – thanks!
My pleasure x
I’ve come across your website as my daughter is nearly 8 months & still not eating. I’m hoping to try BLW to get a better outcome (I LOVE food & this has been disheartening so far) In regards to toast, do you make your own bread or do you have a recommended brand/type you use?
Hi! I use regular wholemeal bread from the supermarket. I find it toasts beautifully and stays quite soft. The trick is to toast it lightly. Good luck with blw and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask! X
Love it, so many great ideas here! I find we tend to get bogged down in the same old things so it’s good to have some suggestions. x
I love your recipes, many thanks. Can i ask a stupid question? How does Miss G help in the kitchen!? I have a 1 year old and id love to start involving him with my baking instead of doing it while he naps. How can they help? Xxxx
Heheheh, not a silly question at all! Grace started helping in the kitchen around 1 year old. At that age I would get all of the ingredients/utensils ready etc whilst she was playing with toys then when I (and the kitchen) were ready I’d ask her to come help mummy in the kitchen. To make it easy for Grace to see what was going on I would pop a kids sized table into the middle of the kitchen and cook from there. Grace would measure ingredients, plonk them into the bowl, stir the ingredients and make quite the mess. But it was totally worth it, she had so much and now she adores cooking (and eating). I hope this helps. Report back, I’d love to know how you go! X
Its going really well! He’s getting the hang of dropping handfuls of blueberries in the bowl (not eating too many in the process) and he loves to help stir. Ive given him his own pan and wooden spoon now so while I bake he sits on the floor stirring away! We made your sweetcorn fritters the other day, i dont have a food processor so i used a blender which did the job, but then over heated and started smoking… So i think i need to buy a food processor as i notice you use one alot! X
Oh I love my food processor. It comes in so handy and saves heaps of time. I am so happy to hear your little one is enjoying cooking! Its so much fun. X
hi! i have a 6 month old and we are just starting baby led weaning. ive been avoiding blueberries as i feel they are too small, but noticed you had them in your brekky recipe? what are your thoughts on bubs and blueberries? 🙂
Hi Rachel! Blueberries should be fine once your little one has developed their pincer grip (the ability to pick up small objects between thumb and index finger) this usually occurs around 7-8 months old. Once my little girl Grace developed her pincer grip she become obsessed with peas, corn and blueberries! Absolutely loved eating them one by one. So cute!! Hope this helps. Happy eating xxx
Hi Kayla … i worry about ingredients like eggs, citrusy fruits, while milk etc. Tho there r no known allergies in the family. Baby is 6 months. Started in purees a few weeks ago cos he has reflux. Now I wanna try sime BLW ideas but noticed with BLW moms tend to b more adventurous with ingredients compared to the puree-type feeding Annabel Karmel style. Your thoughts? – Selina
What’s the BLW thought process on introducing dairy and eggs to a 6 month old?? My guy is just starting BLW and I have so many questions that the book isn’t answering. I started three meals a day with him today and loving all your ideas for easy breakfast.
So many wonderful ideas!! My baby girl just turned 9 months yesterday and LOVES food. We didn’t really know we were doing “baby-led weaning” but apparently we have been 🙂 But I will admit since I work full-time I get in such a rut with trying new things. She has pancakes, avocado, steamed fruit, and yogurt most days. I have already copied down a few of these to try this weekend and put in the freezer for ease! Thank you for all of your lovely recipes!!
some wonderful ideas. Thank you. Can you use Philadelphia cream cheese for the strawberries on toast other than ricotta?
Your recipes are so inspirational. I was having such a hard time finding the right foods for BLW, thank you & please post more!
Oh thank you! You’re so sweet! I will definitely try hahaha. X
I have to say this is hands down my favourite healthy baking website and not just for my baby, I love all your recipes too, thank you.
Jayne
Scotland
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Your recipes are simple and brilliant. I’ve been following you on IG for a while but just looked through your blog and it’s godsend for me! Can’t believe how you use simple everyday ingredients and come up with healthy everyday recipes. I’m just completely amazed and smitten with your blog 🙂 just a quick question. how do you wrap and freeze your pancakes – do you wrap them in parchment and put it in a ziplock bag?
Keep doing the great job and thanks a bunch for helping out clueless mums like me!! X
These ideas are super easy and just awesome, I think my 4 year old will love them too. And amazingly my 11 year old son and my 16 year old daughter just said. “Mmmm, looks yummy.”
I’ve been searching for decent breakfast suggestions all evening and your site is the first one that doesn’t suggest the same old boring stuff and gives great recipes, thank you!
Made your pear and cinnamon pikelets today which were divine! They were definitely a winner with my 7 month old, she couldn’t get enough of them and its the first thing I’ve made her that she hasn’t thrown over the side of her highchair! Can’t wait to try more recipes.
Hi there, I have an 9 month old and trying blw. I want to try your scones but don’t really want to use sugar. Would they work without it do you think? Also, can I use almond milk?
Yes absolutely! Almond milk would be perfect! X
Thank you for such a brilliant round-up. Our wee man took to breakfast as his biggest meal of the day, so it was definitely important that we offered heaps of nutritious food. I have to admit the classic porridge fingers were definitely on the menu much of the time! We’ve shared our experiences at http://www.littlegourmet.com, if you are interested 🙂
Thank you! I’ll check it out! Kayla X
Perfect pics! Thanks for the inspiration!